Murel (en. Murel)

/myʁɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Architectural element in masonry that separates or delineates a space.

The murel between the two gardens was covered in ivy.

Le murel entre les deux jardins était couvert de lierre.

Wall that offers protection against the wind or the elements.

They built a murel to protect the terrace.

Ils ont construit un murel pour protéger la terrasse.

Of Latin origin, derived from 'murus'.

to be in one's murel

To be in one's comfort zone.

être dans son murel

to hit a murel

To encounter an unexpected obstacle.

frapper un murel

wall

Solid structure that separates or supports.

mur

fence

Barrier generally made of wood or metal, surrounding a property.

clôture

To be in a difficult situation.

When he lost his job, he was really in a murel.

Quand il a perdu son emploi, il était vraiment dans un murel.

A enclosed place where one feels comfortable.

This is my murel, I feel at home here.

C'est mon murel, je m'y sens chez moi.